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Canon R5 C vs Sony A9

Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Announced January 2022
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Later Model is Sony A9 II
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Canon R5 C vs Sony A9 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon R5 C versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and A9 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R5 C was introduced 4 years later than the A9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R5 C scores versus the A9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Sony A9

		

		

			
 R5 C A9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022April 2017More recent by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1440kClearer display (+660k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Sony A9

		

		

			
 R5 C A9 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon R5 C provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check out the Canon R5 C versus Sony A9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the R5 C against the A9.
Canon R5 C vs Sony A9 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and A9 is 57 and 65 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 C and A9.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon R5 C to provide extra detail using its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern R5 C should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
89
 focusing manually
 fantastic MP (45MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
83
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R5 C
Street photography with Sony A9
72
 fully articulated screen
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 does not have image stabilization
79
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 weather proofing
 good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography information
Sony A9 Sports photography information
79
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 fantastic MP (45MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
86
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery (650 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography details
Sony A9 Travel photography details
72
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 fantastic MP (45 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery life (320 shots)
73
 good battery (650 per charge)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography info
Sony A9 Landscape photography info
79
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.20")
 fantastic MP (45MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 has double storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery life (320 shots)
85
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery (650 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 C Vlogging features
Sony A9 Vlogging features
72
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 features face detect focus
 video res high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 does have microphone port
 does not have image stabilization
36
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R5 C vs Sony A9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Sony A9
 Canon EOS R5 CSony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Sony Alpha A9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-01-19 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 8192 x 5464 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 1053 693
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Amount of lenses 30 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.20" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 770g (1.70 pounds) 673g (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 320 photos 650 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Launch pricing $4,499 $4,498